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02-22-2007, 08:41 AM #1Registered User
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WSFBB or 5x5?
Alright I'm on week 6 of my westside routine, stops at 8-9 weeks. I had a post earlier, and i'm definitely seeing improvement in my squat/deadlift but my bench has only improved about 5 pounds so far on the routine. I have added more back work to compensate and we'll see how that works.
My question is regarding my next routine, I like westside a lot, however I still want to cater towards both strength and mass. I have yet to try a 5x5 routine yet so i'm debating a wsfbb or a 5x5. If I chose westside, has anyone tried OH Press as their ME for upper? I feel that my delts are a weakpoint (could attribute to my lower bench.) So two questions really, wsfbb or 5x5, and if i do wsfbb should I just stick with Bench or change to OH Press? Thanks.
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02-22-2007, 09:36 AM #2Metrosexual ELITE MEMBER
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02-22-2007, 01:32 PM #3Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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I would switch things up now and then. The one problem I have seen with people not putting on anything in their bench on westside, is they neglect their back work. They do 3 sets and are done. Back is crucial for more weight. Why are you running westside for 9 weeks? And have you been switching up reps and sets on your ass. lifts?
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02-22-2007, 02:39 PM #4Registered User
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At least two years consistently, as for ass. work, I usually do reps of 6 for ME days, and reps of 10 on DE days. I haven't changed many exercises (one or two) and my I just started to add more back work (see my first post.)
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02-22-2007, 03:12 PM #5Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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Ya I saw you added more back. I think it will do the trick. I am big into bent over laterals to really hit those delts and increase strength. I say why not try the 5x5 for a while.
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